Keys for a great marriage are simple yet profound: appreciation, honesty, faith, laughter, and above all—God.
A house cannot stand on sand; it needs a firm foundation. Scripture teaches that the Word of God is that foundation, and marriage itself can be seen as a living expression of it.
Marriage is rooted in His Word: the joining of two souls to create a family that continues His will. Yet in today’s world, marriage is often treated as something temporary, something you can walk away from when “it didn’t work out.” The truth is, it didn’t work out because the work wasn’t done from the beginning.
Consider those who rush to the altar after a divorce. If something has been broken once, wisdom calls us to pause, reflect, and seek the root cause before repeating the same mistake. Too often, couples enter marriage without asking even the most basic questions.
Every couple should have a “what if” conversation: What if you get pregnant? What if I lose my job? These questions reveal the baggage, beliefs, and expectations each person brings into the marriage. Looking to the past helps ensure history isn’t repeated by the same mistakes.
In America today, more and more people choose to live together with a “just in case” mindset—believing that if they break up, they can walk away without fighting over property. But marriage, by definition and design, is far more than convenience. It is an oath under God, uniting two different human beings from different backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. Love and God’s will are what truly unite them.
As couples living in this society, we must guard our hearts and homes with both sword and shield. The Word of God is the sword, and accountability to your partner is the shield. Together, they form a strong defense and offense around your marriage. When you begin to believe in yourselves as one, amazing things will happen—because God has plans for your marriage.
“So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.””
Matthew 19:6 NIV
